… elevate the nursing students to become critical thinkers, compassionate, empathic, and life-long learners; the qualities that embody a good nurse. Professor Du is provided a platform to teach and mold the nursing students to be the nurse that the community deserves. Jennifer M. Figueroa, MSN, RN, PHN Professor Professor Jennifer Figueroa joined East Los … and certifications in women's health/obstetrics/high risk obstetrics, geriatrics, family nurse practitioner, and advanced diabetes management. Her passion for creating the "aha" moment motivates her to continue teaching. Nursing has been life …